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subatomic

The correct spelling is subatomic.

How to pronounce subatomic

adjective

Say it like: Sub-ato-mic

The correct spelling is subatomic. Relating to particles that are constituents of the atom, or are smaller than an atom; such as proton, neutron, electron, etc. For example: "The electron microscope is able to resolve detail at the subatomic level."

Usage Examples

The electron microscope is able to resolve detail at the subatomic level.

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Relating to particles that are constituents of the atom, or are smaller than an atom; such as proton, neutron, electron, etc.
  2. 2.Relating to any length or mass that is smaller in scale than a the diameter of a hydrogen atom.

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